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When you got your job... did they put the offer of an position for you in writing? Does it matter?

I just got an offer and requested for them to make it official and have it in writing or even just in email. The secretary said, "Huh? We never done that before". I also requested for them to email me the contract (minimum # of years to commit to them) so I can review them. I guess they don't do that?

Now what? Do I just blindly say YES to the offer? Been waiting all day and haven't received any email or call from the nurse supervisor. Am I'm making this too difficult?

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Last job offer was over the phone. I said yes, showed up later to fill paperwork and then had orientation.

I really dont think most offers for nurses are in writing unless it is a contract.

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Specializes in NICU.

I was offered (and accepted) over the phone also. The person on the other end specifically stated my hours and unit, so we were both on the same page about what we were agreeing on. When I went into HR to fill out paperwork, I'm pretty sure there was a form stating my hours per week and benefit eligibility status, but I don't think there were any specifics laid out in it besides that.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I've always gotten my offers in writing.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

The way I remember it I never really got an actual offer of a job. We just had a couple of very non-specific conversations, figured out a mutually acceptable start date, filled out the paperwork, and I started training.

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Specializes in ER.

At the hospital I work at, they both call you and send you a letter, even if the manager offers you the job during your interview.

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Specializes in Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care.

It is up to you.

I'm had variations on and all extremes.

On one job, I've actually started orienting and had my schedule before finishing with the HR stuff.

On another - I got a very nice letter, outlining status and pay rate. Also, ton's of paperwork with that one - but worth it. :p

Whatever you need, you should ask for - but, don't get too stuck. I've never had a problem with anyone in healthcare NOT doing was discussed. (Did have a few "shaping" experiences in other industries)

Good Luck.

Practice SAFE!

;)

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I received one job offer in writing. Very professional and nicely written letter on letterhead paper, basically suitable for framing. I made very, very sure that my other employer saw that letter since the manager was so personally interested. He said nothing about the clearly worded rate of pay. What can one say when it was obvious where I was valued?

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I've had four jobs, one offer was in writing, the others were verbal. Did they say there is to be a contract? THAT I would get in writing. If they won't give it to you, the upside is that they won't have your signature on anything if you should need to break the contract. Just make sure they don't try to slip it in for a signature during the hiring/hospital orientation process.

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Specializes in acute care.

Offer on the spot, followed up with an offer letter in the mail, detailing the position, salary and start date. No contract involved.

Ask the recruiter if you can get it in writing.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
When you got your job... did they put the offer of an position for you in writing?
In four years of nursing I have never received a job offer in writing. All of the offers of employment have been verbal.

The only time I've received an employment offer in writing was after applying for a factory worker position with a major fortune 500 company back in 2001. This was several years before I became a nurse.

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